Punic (adj.)

  1. of or relating to or characteristic of ancient Carthage or its people or their language; the Punic Wars; Carthaginian peace

    [ Syn: carthaginian , punic ]

    Punic (n.)

  1. the Phoenician dialect of ancient Carthage

    [ Syn: punic ]

    punic (adj.)

  1. tending to betray; especially having a treacherous character as attributed to the Carthaginians by the Romans; Punic faith; the perfidious Judas; the fiercest and most treacherous of foes; treacherous intrigues

    [ Syn: perfidious , treacherous ]

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